#B7C0BC Hex Color
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More grey than green, #b7c0bc is teal with the saturation dialed way down. Its dusty, ashy character reads composed and steady, which suits wellness branding, healthcare interfaces, and communication tools. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, since black holds about 11.3:1 contrast on it. Pair it with terracotta or warm wood shades to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #b7c0bc
What is #b7c0bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7c0bc is rgb(183, 192, 188), in HSL hsl(153, 7%, 74%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 2%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b7c0bc?
Warm, earthy shades like terracotta and charcoal offset its grey-green coolness best. Crisp white can wash it out, so test nearby backgrounds before committing to the pairing.
Is #b7c0bc readable on white or black?
#b7c0bc has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.